Merlin NEWSBOY 1997 VS Jamis KROMO 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Newsboy 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


Jamis Kromo 2008 comparison online with competitors

Jamis Kromo

General Infos
Model Kromo
Manufacturer Jamis
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Bone
Sizes - Medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Graffiti UK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Rear Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Bulk
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros FR 50 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Zero-Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC Z410
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeChromoly Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 28 Teeth
3-piece Chromoly
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 14 Teeth
1-speed

Jamis Kromo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
SR Duro Dirt Jump

Other Specs of Jamis Kromo

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers 5050
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Skylite Dirt Jump
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
SDG I-Beam


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